Case Study: Fortifying Cura’s Digital Health Infrastructure
Client Overview
Cura is a fast-growing telemedicine and patient management platform that connects individuals with specialized healthcare providers.
The Challenge
As Cura expanded its user base, its digital footprint grew. They faced three critical challenges:
Regulatory Pressure: With new data privacy laws (DPDP Act/HIPAA) coming into force, Cura needed to ensure their handling of "Sensitive Personal Data" was legally compliant.
API Vulnerabilities: Their mobile app and web portal communicated via dozens of APIs, creating potential entry points for malicious attacks.
Role-Based Access Chaos: Internal staff had broad access to data, increasing the risk of accidental internal leaks.
The Solution
Paraakhya stepped in as Cura's security partner, adopting a "Security by Design" approach. We didn't just patch holes; we rebuilt the security architecture.
1. Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
Our security team conducted "Ethical Hacking" simulations. We launched controlled attacks on Cura’s staging servers to identify weak spots, including SQL Injection risks and broken authentication protocols. We identified 14 critical vulnerabilities and patched them before they could be exploited.
2. End-to-End Data Encryption
We implemented AES-256 encryption for all data at rest (database storage) and TLS 1.3 protocols for all data in transit. This ensures that even if a breach were to occur, the stolen data would be unreadable gibberish to the hacker.
3. Identity & Access Management (IAM) Overhaul
We implemented the "Principle of Least Privilege." We re-architected their user roles so that:
Doctors can only see medical records of their assigned patients.
Billing Staff can only see financial data, not medical history.
Admins have restricted access with mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
The Results
100% Audit Compliance: Cura successfully passed a third-party security audit required for enterprise partnerships.
Zero Breaches: Since the implementation of our security framework, Cura has reported 0 security incidents or data leaks.
Increased Trust: Cura used their new "Bank-Grade Security" status as a marketing tool, helping them onboard 3 major hospital partners.
Tech Stack
Tools: OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite (for VAPT).
Cloud Security: AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall), AWS Shield.
Identity: Auth0 for MFA and User Management.
Monitoring: ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for real-time threat detection.
"Paraakhya didn't just act as consultants; they acted as our defenders. They turned security from a scary liability into our strongest asset."
— CTO, Cura
